Rising Hotel Revenues in Oman: Key Opportunities for Investors and Business Owners
MUSCAT: Revenues of three- to five-star hotels in Oman increased by 22.2 percent by the end of December 2025, reaching approximately RO 297.316 million, compared to the same period in 2024. Hotel occupancy rates also rose to 56.7 percent, up from 49.9 percent recorded the previous year.
Tourism statistics for December 2025 revealed a 10.8 percent increase in the number of guests staying at three- to five-star hotels, totaling 2,376,955 visitors compared to the corresponding period in 2024.
According to data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information, the number of Omani guests grew by 6.6 percent to 857,481, while guests from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries rose by 7.2 percent to 212,798. However, visitors from other Arab countries declined by 1.6 percent to 101,377.
Hotel guests from Asia increased by 11 percent to 345,526, while visitors from Africa surged by 20.2 percent to 15,321. European visitors expanded by 22.3 percent, totaling 659,571, and arrivals from the Americas rose by 28.6 percent to 79,420. Guests from Oceania also saw a 25.2 percent increase, reaching 41,386 by the end of December 2025.
These figures highlight the robust performance of Oman’s hotel sector, driven by continued growth in tourism activity. — ONA
Special Analysis by Omanet | Navigate Oman’s Market
The robust 22.2% revenue growth and rising hotel occupancy signal Oman’s tourism sector is rapidly expanding, presenting lucrative opportunities for hospitality and related industries. Increasing diversity in visitor origins, particularly from Europe, Asia, and the Americas, highlights the potential for targeted marketing and specialized services. Smart investors should capitalize on this momentum by enhancing hotel capacities and diversifying offerings to attract an even broader international clientele.
